Specialty Clinic - LPN FT Days (Orthopedics)

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center - Coffeyville, KS

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional, compassionate, appropriate and individualized routine care, observes patients’ health, assists practitioners and registered nurses, and communicates instructions to patients regarding medication, treatment, home-based care, and preventative lifestyle changes.

JOB DUTIES

Obtain and record patient medical histories, vitals, test results and other information for medical records
Deliver compassionate support, attention and assistance to patients and families
Ensure compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA
Monitor patients throughout their treatment
Perform routine checks of patients’ vital signs
Ensure that patients take their medication
Liaise with patients’ families
In some settings:
- Assure patient chart completeness, records changes and Medicare reports with 98% accuracy
- Order supplies based on department needs
- Complete reports in a timely and accurate manner
- Assist with patient set-up and clean up
- Assist with maintaining orderliness of department
- Prepares necessary documentation and charting for patients
- Greet patients and visitors
Maintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policy

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff and the public
Detail oriented with proven ability to multitask
Professional appearance and ease in developing rapport with others
Understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for medical assistant scope
Knowledgeable in policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care
Knowledgeable of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; familiar with electronic medical health care record systems
Ability to maintain quality control standards
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Detail oriented with proven ability to multitask

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program, required
Current IV Certification or intention to become IV certified, required
Current LPN licensure with the State of Kansas, required
BLS, required
1-2 years’ experience in a healthcare setting, preferred

Posted On: Thursday, February 15, 2024

Tagged: Full-Time Orthopedics Specialty Clinic Days Clinic

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